Line Cook II / Cook II

Work alongside some of Tampa’s best as you grow your culinary experience and strengthen your skills in the kitchen. The Culinary department at The Westin Tampa Bay supports the different dining outlets by providing world-class fare and high-quality service to each individual guest. The Culinary team does more than just offer an excellent dining experience; They offer an environment that allows you to cultivate your creativity while sharing your vast knowledge for all things food in a city that loves to eat. If you enjoy keeping up with current food trends, utilizing your natural creativity, and being challenged daily, then joining the team at The Westin Tampa Bay will be the perfect way to step up your culinary game. Being a cook on this team will be no easy feat though. You’ll need to have a decent understanding of things like a la carte cooking, presentation, gourmet dining, food safety, and other general kitchen policies and procedures from your previous experience in the kitchen. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare ingredients for cooking, including portioning, chopping, and storing food. 
• Prepping and stocking the line.
• Wash and peel fresh fruits and vegetables. 
• Weigh, measure, and mix ingredients. 
• Prepare and cook food according to recipes, quality standards, presentation standards, and food preparation checklist. 
• Prepare cold foods. 
• Operate ovens, stoves, grills, microwaves, and fryers. 
• Test foods to determine if they have been cooked sufficiently. 
• Monitor food quality while preparing food. 
• Set-up and break down workstation. 
• Serve food in proper portions onto proper receptacles. 
• Wash and disinfect kitchen area, tables, tools, knives, and equipment. 
• Check and ensure the correctness of the temperature of appliances and food.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships.
• Comply with quality assurance standards. 
• Follow company and department policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional; wear nametag; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets. 
• Follow property specific procedures for handling emergency situations (e.g., evacuations, medical emergencies, natural disasters).
• Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time.
• Have access to reliable transportation and follow attendance policy

ADDITIONAL POSITION DUTIES:

• Respond to any reasonable task assigned by Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef, Sous Chef, or Kitchen Supervisor.
• Assist in other areas of the kitchen as needed.
• Notify Loss Prevention/Security of any reports of theft.
• All other duties as assigned.

The Westin Tampa Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free Workplace.